TD Africa commenced business in May 1999 as the pioneer ICT distributor in West Africa. In recent years, it has grown into what is now widely recognised as the leading technology distribution powerhouse in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company distributes a wide range of technology solutions across hardware, software, cloud, connectivity, enterprise systems, renewable products, and consumer electronics, operating a massive network of branches including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Ikeja, and Kano in Nigeria.
As a reseller, this means you’re not just buying stock; you’re plugging into a distribution network that has spent nearly three decades building the infrastructure, brand relationships, and logistics muscle that individual resellers simply cannot replicate alone.
TD Africa is the authorised distributor for the world’s leading technology brands, including HP, Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft, Cisco, HP, Microsoft, APC by Schneider Electric, IBM, Huawei, Dell Technologies, Cisco, D-Link, Checkpoint, Lenovo, Philips, Infinix, Tecno, Oppo, Logitech, Nokia, Bosch, Vertiv, Samsung, Zebra, and Mercury. As a registered reseller, your access to these brands is legitimate, traceable, and commercially competitive.
TD Africa has effectively consolidated its position as the recognised market leader in West Africa with a network of over 1,500 resellers and over 400 employees.
Step 1: Register Your Business Legally with the CAC
Before onboarding as a partner, you need to exist on paper legally. This means registering your business with Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). TD Africa’s partner registration form requires you to upload your business registration document, so this is not optional; it is the foundation.
Step 2: Obtain Your Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Your CAC certificate confirms you exist and confirms you’re operating within the tax framework, and TD Africa’s partner registration form asks for it specifically.
Securing a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is imperative after CAC registration. The TIN is indispensable for tax-related matters, bank account establishment, tax return filing, and various financial transactions.
You can obtain your TIN by visiting the nearest FIRS office with your CAC certificate and a valid means of identification, or by applying through the FIRS online portal. The process is typically completed within a few working days.
If you already have an existing business with a corporate bank account, your bank may have already registered your TIN on your behalf during account opening. Check with your relationship manager before visiting FIRS in person.
Step 3: Prepare Your Application Documents
Once your business is legally constituted, the next step is gathering what you’ll need for TD Africa’s partner registration form. The form requires the following:
- Your Company’s Name
- Your Company’s Address
- The name of your Managing Director
- Phone Number
- Whatsapp Number
- Email Address
- Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the company
- A copy of a Utility Bill, e.g. an electricity bill or any legal document that proves the address of the company’s business location or a signed cheque of the company or BVN of the company’s MD.
- A copy of the CAC Certificate of Incorporation
- A copy of a Photo ID of the Corporate contact person
Step 5: Submit Your Application Through the Official Partner Portal
With your documents ready, submit your details to TD Africa’s team at enquiries@tdafrica.com, which will review your application.
If you need to follow up or have questions during this process, you can reach the team directly at enquiries@tdafrica.com or by calling (+234) 9040710085 or (+234) 9029174191.
Understand What You’re Getting Access To
Becoming a TD Africa reseller is not just about product access. It is about what that access enables. This is worth sitting with before you start budgeting your first order. For resellers, TD Africa offers the ability to build a broader portfolio of solutions under one partner. A reseller can sell laptops, desktops, servers, networking gear, cloud licenses, power solutions, and connectivity products while working with the same backbone of support.
Businesses and resellers that work with TD Africa receive genuine hardware, valid warranty coverage, and after-sales support that continues beyond delivery. This matters enormously in the Nigerian market, where unauthorised market hardware and invalid warranties have damaged more than a few reseller reputations.
For resellers thinking beyond Nigeria, the continental picture is compelling. Whether you are based in Nigeria and serving clients in Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda, or building a pan-African managed services practice from the ground up, TD Africa’s platform gives you the tools to manage all of it centrally, with multi-currency billing support, regional technical assistance, and compliance guidance for the markets you operate in.
Conclusion
The Nigerian technology market is large, growing, and increasingly competitive. Buyers, whether they’re SMEs, enterprise procurement officers, or public-sector institutions, are getting more discerning. They want genuine products, real warranties, and resellers they can trust when something goes wrong.
TD Africa has built its reputation around solving exactly that problem, serving partners across Nigeria and the wider continent with a strong supply chain and structured distribution network.
When you become a TD Africa reseller, you’re not just opening a supplier account; you’re aligning your business with the most credible distribution infrastructure on the continent. That alignment has a commercial value and a reputational one, which is very difficult to build on your own.
FAQs
- What do I need before I can register as a TD Africa reseller?
You need a legally registered business, your CAC documents, a TIN, and your company contact details. TD Africa also asks for supporting documents such as a utility bill, a valid ID for the corporate contact person, and business information that matches your registration records exactly. - Why is CAC registration and a TIN important for becoming a reseller?
CAC registration proves that your business exists legally, while the TIN places your company within Nigeria’s tax framework. Together, they make your application valid, help you open business accounts, and position you for more credible commercial dealings with TD Africa and your customers. - What advantages do I get after becoming a TD Africa reseller?
You gain access to genuine products from major global brands, valid manufacturer warranties, and after-sales support that protects your reputation. You also benefit from a broader product portfolio, reliable logistics, and a distribution partner with strong infrastructure across Nigeria and other African markets.
